Come and sing wonderful a cappella folk and traditional songs from the British Isles and around the world. All welcome!

Since being formed in April 2008 by the English Folk Dance and Song Society, the Choir has become known for its spirited and moving renditions of traditional songs from Britain and around the world, and has performed at venues and events including Oxjam2010, the House of Commons, the British Library, Southbank Centre, Camden Roundhouse and Cecil Sharp House.

'I look forward to choir each week and I'm very proud to be part of it! I love the songs we sing, the people who attend, and Sally who teaches it' - choir member

Enrolments for Summer Term open on 21 March.

Summer Term 2012

Wednesday evenings, 7-9pm, 18 Apr - 18 July, no session 6 June.

£72 (£58 concessions)

Please contact EFDSS on 020 7485 2206 x. 23/education@efdss.org for details of taster sessions.

Who is it for?

The choir is open to anybody and everybody. No auditions! Everyone is welcome: there's no need to read music, just a basic ability to tune. Songs are taught by ear.

What we sing

The choir concentrates on singing a cappella folk and traditional songs from Britain and around the world, often arranged by their director, Sally Davies. Recently they have been singing Bella Mama, Sing Ivy, The False Knight, Red Apple Juice, Hungarian Lullabies and more!

'The choir is quite exceptional, both the teaching and the repertoire' - choir member

Director

Sally Davies is a multi-talented vocalist, instrumentalist and composer with over 20 years' experience as a workshop and choral leader.

Next Concert

North Sea Crossing
29 April 2012, 7.30pm, Cecil Sharp House

Cecil Sharp House Choir collaborate with Oslo's celebrated Jammerkor in a concert of folk fusion. For more details see the event page.